GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
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bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)